In my house, there couldn’t be an ingredient that’s more
quintessentially Easter than chocolate.

This year, as with most years, my youngest daughter gave it up
for Lent. When I suggested that forty days without chocolate wasn’t bad
compared to forty years of biblical wandering in the desert with nothing to eat
but manna, she reminded me that manna may, in fact, have been available in
chocolate.

When Lent was over, I wanted to serve the choclatiest
dessert I could find. That’s what led me to bake these Oatmeal Cookie Magic
Bars. It’s pretty much over the top, and that was the intention. Whether you’re
breaking a Lenten fast with these bars, or just looking for a decadent dessert,
it’s a sweet way to celebrate any family occasion.

Cream butter and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer
fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking
soda and cinnamon, and stir in by hand. Stir in rolled oats to combine.

Press dough into pan. (The dough will be sticky, and will
form a thin layer on the bottom of the pan.) Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove hot pan from the oven and sprinkle evenly with
toppings. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top so it’s all covered.
Return to oven and bake for 25 – 30 more minutes until the edges are browning
and the top is partially set. Cool completely before cutting.

drool worthy,magical and chocolaty good bars....chocolates are probably the quintessential pantry staple at our home....and we can't think of a day without it....this recipe is just what we want to make a batch of for celebrating chocolates,thanks for sharing :-)